Don
Meaning of Don
Don is a male name of English origin. It is pronounced as dahn (/dɒn/). The variations of the name include Donnie and Donald. In the United States, the name Don has been given to baby boys since at least the late 19th century. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has remained a relatively common choice for parents. Currently, it ranks around 1500 in terms of popularity. The name Don carries a strong association with masculinity and strength.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dahn (/dɒn/)
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Notable People Named Don
| Don Dunstan - Donald Allan Dunstan was a prominent Australian politician who served as the 35th premier of South Australia and was a key figure in the Australian Labor Party. |
| Don Hertzfeldt is a renowned American animator, writer, and independent filmmaker, known for his acclaimed animated films such as It's Such a Beautiful Day and the World of Tomorrow series, as well as for his multiple appearances at the Sundance Film Festival. |
| Don Brash - Donald Thomas Brash is a former New Zealand politician who served as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the New Zealand National Party from 2003 to 2006, and leader of the ACT New Zealand party for seven months in 2011. |
| Don Henley - Donald Hugh Henley is an American musician and a founding member of the rock band Eagles, known for his role as the drummer and lead vocalist on many of the band's hits. |
| Don King - Donald King is an American boxing promoter famous for his involvement in historic boxing matchups. |
| Don Cheadle - Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. is an accomplished American actor, known for his numerous awards and nominations, making him one of the few black individuals to be nominated for the EGOT. |
| Don Knotts - Jesse Donald Knotts was a renowned American actor and comedian, famous for his roles in The Andy Griffith Show and Three's Company, as well as leading roles in comedic films. |
| Don Omar, also known as the "King of Reggaeton," is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, recognized as a legend in the Reggaeton genre and an influential figure for Hispanic urban performers. |
| Don Adams, born Donald James Yarmy, was a renowned American actor best known for his role as Maxwell Smart in the television series Get Smart and for providing voices in animated series like Tennessee Tuxedo and Inspector Gadget. |
| Don Wilson - Donald Glen Wilson, also known as "The Dragon", is an American martial artist, film actor, and former professional kickboxer, with 11 world championships and 47 knockouts in four decades. |
| Don Ho - Donald Tai Loy Ho was a renowned Hawaiian traditional pop musician, singer, and entertainer, famous for his song "Tiny Bubbles." |
| Don Newcombe - Donald Newcombe, also known as "Newk," was a prominent American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball and the Negro National League. |
| Don Ameche was an American actor, comedian, and vaudevillian who rose to fame as a major radio star in the early 1930s before signing a movie contract with 20th Century Fox in 1935. |
| Don James - Donald Earl James was a successful American football player and coach, known for his coaching tenures at Kent State University and the University of Washington. |
| Don Haskins - Donald Lee Haskins, also known as "The Bear," was a prominent American basketball player and coach, best known for coaching the University of Texas at El Paso to victory in the 1966 NCAA tournament, marking the end of racial segregation in college basketball. |
